HAWAIIAN BARS 
1/2 c. butter
1 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, in own juice, drained
1 c. flaked coconut
1 tbsp. butter

Microwave (high) 1/2 cup butter in uncovered small glass mixing bowl 20-30 seconds or until softened. Cut in flour and 1/2 cup sugar until crumbly. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of ungreased 8 inch square microwave safe baking dish. Microwave (high), uncovered, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until mixture puffs and has a dry appearance, rotating dish once or twice. Set aside. Microwave (high) cream cheese in uncovered small glass mixing bowl 45 to 60 seconds or until softened.

Blend in 2 tablespoons sugar, milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Fold in pineapple. Spread over crust. Combine coconut and butter in 2 cup glass measure. Microwave (high), uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once or twice. Sprinkle over pineapple layer. Microwave (high), uncovered, 6-7 minutes or until center is about set, rotating dish once or twice. Cool and cut into bars. Refrigerate, if desired.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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